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My mother was murdered by what I call corporate and political homicide i.e. FOR PROFIT! she died from a rare phenotype of CJD i.e. the Heidenhain Variant of Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease i.e. sporadic, simply meaning from unknown route and source. I have simply been trying to validate her death DOD 12/14/97 with the truth. There is a route, and there is a source. There are many here in the USA. WE must make CJD and all human TSE, of all age groups 'reportable' Nationally and Internationally, with a written CJD questionnaire asking real questions pertaining to route and source of this agent. Friendly fire has the potential to play a huge role in the continued transmission of this agent via the medical, dental, and surgical arena. We must not flounder any longer. ...TSS

Friday, December 21, 2012

USDA Office of
Communications sent this bulletin at 12/20/2012 02:15 PM EST

Release No. 0366.12

Contact:

Office of Communications (202) 720-4623

USDA Issues Final Rule for Animal Disease Traceability

WASHINGTON, December 20, 2012—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
today announced a final rule establishing general regulations for improving the
traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate.

"With the final rule announced today, the United States now has a flexible,
effective animal disease traceability system for livestock moving interstate,
without undue burdens for ranchers and U.S. livestock businesses," said
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "The final rule meets the diverse needs of
the countryside where states and tribes can develop systems for tracking animals
that work best for them and their producers, while addressing any gaps in our
overall disease response efforts. Over the past several years, USDA has listened
carefully to America's farmers and ranchers, working collaboratively to
establish a system of tools and safeguards that will help us target when and
where animal diseases occur, and help us respond quickly."

Under the final rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved
interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an
interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation, such as
owner-shipper statements or brand certificates.

After considering the public comments received, the final rule has several
differences from the proposed rule issued in August 2011.

These include:

•Accepting the use of brands, tattoos and brand registration as official
identification when accepted by the shipping and receiving States or Tribes

•Permanently maintaining the use of backtags as an alternative to official
eartags for cattle and bison moved directly to slaughter

•Accepting movement documentation other than an Interstate Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) for all ages and classes of cattle when accepted by
the shipping and receiving States or Tribes

•Clarifying that all livestock moved interstate to a custom slaughter
facility are exempt from the regulations

•Exempting chicks moved interstate from a hatchery from the official
identification requirements

Beef cattle under 18 months of age, unless they are moved interstate for
shows, exhibitions, rodeos, or recreational events, are exempt from the official
identification requirement in this rule. These specific traceability
requirements for this group will be addressed in separate rulemaking, allowing
APHIS to work closely with industry to ensure the effective implementation of
the identification requirements.

Animal disease traceability, or knowing where diseased and at-risk animals
are, where they've been, and when, is very important to ensure a rapid response
when animal disease events take place. An efficient and accurate animal disease
traceability system helps reduce the number of animals involved in an
investigation, reduces the time needed to respond, and decreases the cost to
producers and the government.

This notice is expected to be published in the December 28 Federal
Register. # Note to Reporters: USDA news releases, program announcements and
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www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom and click on the RSS feed link. USDA is an equal
opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of
discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202)
720-6382 (TDD).

What: R-CALF USA, The Made in the USA Foundation and others will hold a
news conference to announce they have jointly filed a lawsuit against the World
Trade Organization (WTO), Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and U.S. Trade
Representative Ron Kirk for usurping U.S. sovereignty by unlawfully acquiescing
to a WTO ruling that found that U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) violates
international trade laws.

What: The media and other attendees are invited to a Question and Answer
Interview Session where lunch will be served.

When: 11:30 a.m. MDT

Where: Grand Hyatt Hotel,

Mt. Oxford Room – 3rd Floor

1750 Welton St.

Denver, CO

Background: On June 29, 2012, the World Trade Organization (WTO) declared
that the United States Country of Origin Labeling Act unlawfully discriminates
against Canadian and Mexican beef. This event will explain why the WTO decision
should be declared null and void as well as explain the harm to United States’
democracy that has arisen because U.S. officials have failed to protect
America’s sovereign right to fully inform its citizens about where their food is
grown and produced.

# # #

R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of
America) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the
continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. For more
information, visit www.r-calfusa.com or, call 406-252-2516.

Friday, July 6, 2012

cattle from Mexico enter USA illegally, indications they are being sold in Texas and New Mexico

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 5, 2012

Stray Mexican Cattle captured in Texas

AUSTIN –Stray livestock wandering between Chihuahua, Mexico, and Texas continue to present animal health concerns along the Rio Grande River in far West Texas according to Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and United States Agriculture (USDA) officials. A total of 96 head of cattle (72 adults and 24 calves) originating from Mexico were recently captured and transported to government pens for inspection and testing. Luckily, all of the animals tested negative for both bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis, diseases found commonly in Mexico.

According to Dr. Grant Wease, field veterinarian for USDA/APHIS Veterinary Services in El Paso, the primary purpose of this gather was to prevent the introduction of livestock diseases into the State of Texas and the U.S. “We have had indications that some cattle were being taken off the river and sold through various livestock markets in Texas and New Mexico, and that is an illegal entry of animals in the U.S.” Dr. Wease also stated that, “So far a total of 310 head of cattle and 140 head of equine have been captured this year along the Texas/ Mexico border.”

According to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) brand inspectors, all fire brands found on the cattle appeared to be of Mexican origin. There were 20 head of cattle that had no brands at all. “It took a cooperative effort between TAHC, USDA, local authorities, and cattle industry partners to make this gather possible,” said Dr. Dee Ellis, Texas’ State Veterinarian. Dr. Ellis also added, “Because of ongoing border security problems and the illegal movement of livestock, Texas and the U.S. continue to be at high risk for disease introduction.” Citizens are encouraged to contact local law enforcement or animal health officials to report any unusual activity regarding livestock or poultry near the border.